Executive- Legal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - Expleo Group

Expleo Group

Verified Company

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

beBee Recuiter

Description

Overview:

Responsibilities:

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Legal Compliance: Stay well-informed of laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting the IT sector, ensuring the company's compliance with applicable legal requirements.
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Contract Review and Negotiation: Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, licensing agreements, service agreements, and partnership agreements.
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Intellectual Property Protection: Manage intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. Advise on intellectual property protection strategies and enforce the company's IP rights as needed.
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Data Privacy and Security: Provide guidance on data privacy and security laws, including GDPR,DPDA and other relevant regulations. Develop and implement policies and procedures to safeguard customer data and ensure compliance with privacy laws.
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Litigation Management:Collaborate with external counsel to manage litigation matters, including disputes, claims, and regulatory investigations. Develop strategies for resolving legal disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
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Corporate Governance: Assist in corporate governance matters, including entity formation, corporate structuring, and corporate governance policies. Ensure compliance with corporate formalities and regulations.
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Risk Management: Identify legal risks and provide proactive advice and solutions to mitigate such risks. Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect the company's interests.
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Training and Education: Conduct training sessions for employees on legal matters relevant to their roles, such as contract management, data privacy, and compliance.
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Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct legal research and analysis on various issues impacting the company, providing timely and accurate advice to stakeholders.

Qualifications:
Law degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the state bar association

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on technology law, either inhouse or at a reputable law firm.
Strong knowledge of contract law, intellectual property law, data privacy regulations, and other relevant areas of law affecting the IT industry.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to nonlegal stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide practical legal advice.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Experience working with crossfunctional teams and providing legal support to various business units.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical conduct.
Experience working in the technology industry or with technology companies.
Familiarity with international laws and regulations impacting the IT sector.
Experience managing litigation matters and working with external counsel.
Prior experience in corporate governance and compliance matters.